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Sports commentator Keith Olbermann's ESPN2 show, "Olbermann," is ending this month, the network announced Wednesday. “While the show’s content was distinctive and extremely high quality, we ultimately made a business decision to move in another direction,” ESPN said in a statement. “We wish Keith nothing but the best and trust that his skill and ability will lead him to another promising endeavor.” The show made its debut in August 2013. It was Olbermann's second stint with ESPN. Olbermann first joined the network in 1992 and cohosted "SportsCenter" until 1997, and he'd clashed with his bosses during and after...

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Keith Olbermann's show on ESPN will end sometime this month. "Olbermann" premiered in August 2013 when he returned to the network. "Keith is a tremendous talent who has consistently done timely, entertaining and thought-provoking work since...

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